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Engraving of Andrew Jackson

"Likeness from a Daguerreotype taken from life." Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. New York. "Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of New York."

GLC01060.01

Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture

One photograph montage dated January 31, 1865 entitled, "Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture." Reverse side contains a key for each senator photographed. Those photographed had voted to prohibit slavery. (see another copy in the Powell...

GLC01230

Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture

One photograph montage dated January 31, 1865 entitled, "Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture." Reverse side contains a key for each senator photographed. Those photographed had voted to prohibit slavery. (see another copy in the Powell...

GLC01230.01

Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture

One photograph montage dated January 31, 1865 entitled, "Anti-Slavery Constitutional Amendment Picture." Reverse side contains a key for each senator photographed. Those photographed had voted to prohibit slavery. (see another copy in the Powell...

GLC01230.02

Self-portrait of Alexander Gardner

Carte de visite portrait, full-length seated self-portrait. Imprint on verso.

GLC07348

to John C. Ropes re: declining to speak in Boston

"Fair minded men on the opposite sides in War, are impressed so differently by the same events that I could not hope your society would accept my statements of occurrences...". Includes collateral note dated 3/11/n.y., manuscript on Johnston's...

GLC07403

to [Father]

GLC07687.005

to Dear Parents

GLC07687.006

to Dear Parents

GLC07687.007

to Brother

GLC07687.008

to Parents

GLC07687.009

to Parents

GLC07687.010

to Pa

Written at the Columbia College Hospital, in Washington, D.C.

GLC07687.011

to Parents

GLC07687.039

to uncle

GLC07687.158

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with purple border. Brady imprint on recto and verso. Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.019

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with faded purple border. Brady imprint on both recto and verso. Verso also contains pencil inscription "1069" (or "1869[?]"), and ink inscription "General Grant," with "General" written in German script. Three quarter length standing...

GLC07808.020

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border and imprint on recto: "Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. Photographed by T.R. Burnham, 351Washington St., Boston, in Washington, D.C., June 5th, 1868. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1868, by T.R. Burnham...

GLC07808.029

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with imprint of G.W. Thorne, New York, below image on recto. Imprint of Hoyt visible on lower left corner of image. Verso contains imprint of Hoyt and pencil notations: "U.S. Grant," "9040-2," "3000," "3238," and "1272." Half length...

GLC07808.033

[Steel-plate engraving of Ulysses S. Grant]

Engraving of Grant as he appears on a version of the $50 bill.

GLC07808.047

To: Joseph Barnes.

Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.

GLC07963

To: Joseph Barnes.

Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.

GLC07963.01

[Vignette of Abraham Lincoln and son Tad]

Reproduction of a photograph taken by Brady. Lincoln and his son are looking at an album of cartes.

GLC07963.02

Abraham Lincoln

Publishing dummy titled "Abraham Lincoln" (made for Meserve's daughter and editor Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt, 1950) with 12 photographs inserted by their corners into the leaves. Signed by Meserve. Sub-text on front of wrapper reads "Photographs from...

GLC08548.02

Red Room in the White House

One photogravure entitled "Red Room in the White House" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the elaborately furnished red room. Caption notes "The portrait shown on the wall of this celebrated chamber is easily recognizable as that of President Arthur...

GLC08878.0196

Smithsonian Institution

One print entitled "Smithsonian Institution" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Smithsonian Institution Washington D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0198

Capitol

One print entitled "Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

GLC08878.0222

to Eleanor Hammond

All is well, hoping this letter finds her in the same condition. Sailed out of Washington to go to City Point, where he is writing from now. Sailed down the Potomac River and out into the Chesapeake Bay, arrived at a Union fort at midnight. Stayed...

GLC09273.03

to Eleanor Hammond

Glad to hear she is well; he is also well. Leg has improved so much that he can "[wear] my boot some and run some on it." The rest of his company arrived today to pitch tents for the winter. Sent ten dollars from Washington and twenty by express from...

GLC09273.08

to parents

Received a letter from them last night. Generally, when they mail a letter on a Monday, it arrives on a Thursday. Is happy to read their letters no matter how long they are. Is no longer working for the General Court Martial. The division...

GLC09355.041

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A note thanking Senator Bruce for the photograph he sent to Marie Dorsey. It also thanks him for being so kind to her when she was staying in Washington.

GLC09400.131

to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh

Written by Gerrit to his mother Mary. References her letter from May 22, 1864. He is very happy about his mother's letter and says he has thought about her often. He says there is a big difference between them and that he is "a Southerner in word in...

GLC00686.11

Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]

The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...

GLC00687

to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012

to Emma C. Small

He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.

GLC00687.015

to George May Powell

She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to help...

GLC00687.016

to George May Powell

She received his letter and a photograph of a friend N.P. Willis. She looks forward to his impending visit. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.036

to George May Powell

She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."

GLC00687.049

to George May Powell

The letter describes Emma's last letters, though hastily written, mentioned him and his sickness. Emma asked that if anyone asked about her private affairs to tell them nothing. She would like a lock of Emma's hair if it can be spared, as well as a...

GLC00687.051

[montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment]

montage of lawmakers who voted for the 13th Amendment, George May Powell.

GLC00687.053

to George May Powell

Frank pays a debt to George for the copyright of the photograph and engraving of Congress after passing an amendment.

GLC00687.054

to George May Powell

In response to a deal to sell George May Powell's Great National Picture in Mansfield, Redrussa has only sold one photograph.

GLC00687.055

to George May Powell

He reports his canvass from attempts to sell the photograph with only one order. Circulars have been distributed, and he hopes for more orders.

GLC00687.057

to George May Powell

She wants to clear up confusion about ordering photographs with the retail price. Her soldier agents need money.

GLC00687.058

to George May Powell

He has received the shipment, which did not match the specimen. The packing was not satisfactory and some frames were broken upon arrival. He will wait to continue canvassing until he receives satisfactory pictures.

GLC00687.059

to George May Powell

This is a request for publications with a promise to write soon.

GLC00687.060

to George May Powell

She has worked with a young man who has taken advantage of their copyright, printing pictures without permission. She asks George if she can print a large picture to fit an oval frame to then sell.

GLC00687.061

to George May Powell

She expresses concern about a miscommunication about subscribers' preferences pertaining to the lighter and darker copies. Many potential subscribers wanted to see the actual images before buying. A missing picture was traced through a missing agent...

GLC00687.062

to George May Powell

He is anxious to hear about the shipment of replacement images.

GLC00687.063

to George May Powell

Enoch Williams has received the reshipped package and has delivered the pictures. He has finished working for George May Powell, but if Powell agrees to reduce the price, he would again sell for him.

GLC00687.064

to George May Powell

This message from the printer says that they plan to use the image first in their journal and then as a circular.

GLC00687.065

to George May Powell

She is anxious to hear back from George and wants to know how other agents are responding. She is pleased with the response of the oval walnut frame.

GLC00687.066

to George May Powell

This is an order for more photographs.

GLC00687.067

to George May Powell

She writes to settle accounts and past bills. She refers to her agent, to whom she has promised a larger commission, who would like to begin canvassing in Chester County. She wonders if her husband, who will soon go to Vermont, should establish an...

GLC00687.068

to George May Powell

She wants to settle past bills and is concerned about heavy expenses.

GLC00687.069

to George May Powell

He is anxious to move forward selling pictures, but would like to first advertise extensively, working in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota.

GLC00687.070

to George May Powell

Samuel H. Peck requests a full description of the National Picture of the voters of the Constitutional Amendment.

GLC00687.071

to George May Powell

A.F. Williams writes about the deal they made the last time George May Powell was in the city, that Powell would assume all liabilities and would pay half of all profits from the sale of pictures. A strict account should be kept of all sales.

GLC00687.073

Travel Diary

re: He stopped briefly in England and experienced difficulty in boarding the ship to cross the Channel and on to Paris. He took the train through Lyon, Turin, Milan, and Venice, with brief stops, describing each briefly. He went on a five-day cruise...

GLC00687.077

to George May Powell

He asks George May Powell to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.

GLC00687.088

to D. Andrew of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

They agree to engage George May Powell for a lecture. The contract includes a photograph, a map, and royalties from ticket sales.

GLC00687.141

G. M. Powell

George May Powell, older

GLC00687.276

[Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man]

Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man

GLC00687.278

[Portrait of an older George May Powell]

George May Powell, older man

GLC00687.279

Union Martyrs

White mount with gold border. Imprint of E. & H.T. Anthony on verso. Collage of 17 Union officers killed in the Civil War, including Reynolds, McPherson, Hayes, Sedgwick, and Stevens.

GLC00919.24.25

[Empty photograph album]

Contains multiple blank pages and front cover. Separated from binding.

GLC00919.25.35

George Washington

One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.

GLC04502

[Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signing a document]

One undated photograph of President Roosevelt. Image is of Roosevelt's right profile, while holding a pen in his right hand and eyeglasses in his left. He is poised to sign what appears to be a letter. His signature appears directly below the image...

GLC04675.06

to T. F. Barnes (?) re: instructing him where to obtain photographs

Writes that photographs are obtainable from C. M. Bell in Washington

GLC04675.24

Civil War photograph collection: Brady, Gardner; Lincoln [separate inventory]

Word processed inventory available. Approximately 2000 photographs, mostly period, from the Civil War era. Includes battles, portraits, group portraits of regiments and officers, medical photographs (3), retouched original prints or photographs with...

GLC05111

[Full length seated portrait of Lincoln]

Printed signature in Lincoln's hand beneath portrait: "Your obt. servt. A. Lincoln" Lincoln is seated in an armchair known as a "Brady Chair," which previously belonged to the House of Representatives. The original portrait was taken on November 8...

GLC05111.01.0466

Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.

Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.

GLC05111.01.0623

Portrait photo of Major General William Hemsley Emory USA [cabinet card]

The image shows General Emory seated in his Union uniform. His body is turned to the right, but he is looking directly at the camera. Inscription on recto: "Conly Boston." Inscriptions on verso: "Maj. Gen. W. H. Emory" and "C.F. Conly 465...

GLC05111.01.1376

Front view of the White House

Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 14. South Front of White House, Washington. The Photographs of this series were taken directly from nature, at considerable cost. Warning is therefore given that legal proceedings will be...

GLC05111.02.0038

Seated with left knee crossed over right, long hair and beard

Graphite inscription on verso "Alex Gardner himself." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Sts. Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.1050

As captain, seated 1/2 length portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Jos. W. Morton. 4th Mass. Cavalry." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. Jos. W. Morton, 4th Mass Cavalry Co. D." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Mrs. Stuart, 258...

GLC05111.02.1173

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, seated full length view]

White mount with black border. "Meserve 72 Feb. 23. 1861. F[illegible], V 55" penciled on verso. Seated full length view. [O-51.]

GLC05136.02

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, seated full length view]

White mount. "Honest Abe" penciled on verso. Seated full length view similar to image #2. [O-53].

GLC05136.03

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, bust view]

Black mount. "15 cts." Penciled on verso. Bust view. [O-55].

GLC05136.04

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, bust view]

White mount with blue border. "1200" penciled on verso. Bust view. Same image as #4. [O-55].

GLC05136.05

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, seated full length view]

White mount. Seated, full length view of a contemplative Lincoln. Same image as # 7. [O-60].

GLC05136.06

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, seated full length view]

White mount with orange border. Seated, full length view of a contemplative Lincoln. Same image as #6. [O-60].

GLC05136.07

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, seated full length view]

White mount with gold border. Seated, full length view. [O-73].

GLC05136.08

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, standing three quarter view]

White mount with gold border. Standing, three-quarter view. [O-86].

GLC05136.09

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, standing three quarter view]

White mount with gold border. Standing, three-quarter view. Lighter, retouched version of image #9, with white background. [O-86].

GLC05136.10

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, bust view]

White mount. Oval photo of engraving showing bust view. Lincoln's image on the five dollar bill is derived from this portrait. Related to image #13. [O-92 variant].

GLC05136.12

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, half length seated view]

White mount. Half length seated view. Lincoln's image on the five dollar bill is derived from this portrait. Related to image #12. [O-92 variant].

GLC05136.13

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, vignette bust view]

White mount. Vignette bust view photographed on the balcony at the White House. [O-112].

GLC05136.15

[Mary Todd Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

White mount with orange border. Three-quarter length standing view of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown. Same image as #17, though slightly darker.

GLC05136.16

[Mary Todd Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

White mount. Three-quarter length standing view of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown. Same image as # 16, though slightly lighter.

GLC05136.17

[Mary Lincoln, carte de visite, seated, half-length]

White mount with purple border. Seated, half length view of Mary Lincoln facing proper right.

GLC05136.18

[Abraham Lincoln, stereo card, seated full length view]

Black mount. Inscription on verso: "Stereo made from two matching carte photos, the originals are from Sid Strober's collection. Copy made by Fred Lightfoot, 1952." Seated, full length view of Lincoln with hat on the table beside him. [O-52].

GLC05136.33

"Hon. Abraham Lincoln, President of United States"

Yellow mount with printed inscription "American & Foreign Portrait Gallery." Anthony's Prominent Portraits, #2968. Half length, seated view of Lincoln, with pink tinted face, hands, and chair. [O-84 variant]

GLC05136.34

[Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated half length view]

Yellow mount with printed inscription "American & Foreign Portrait Gallery." Half length, seated view of Lincoln without pink tinting. Similar to image #34.

GLC05136.35

"Private Box at Ford's Theatre, the place where President Lincoln was assassinated"

Yellow mount with printed inscription "Photographic History, The War for the Union." Anthony's War Views, #3403.

GLC05136.36

"Hon. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States"

Yellow mount with printed inscription: "American & Foreign Portrait Gallery." Inscription in ink on verso: "Meserve no. 92, probably by Brady." Seated bust portrait of Lincoln with spiky haircut. Modern photograph of E. & H. T. Anthony stereocard...

GLC05136.49

[Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated bust portrait]

Gray mount. Numbered "H59" and "28016 Abraham Lincoln" on recto. Seated bust portrait of Lincoln with spiky haircut. Modern photograph of E. & H. T. Anthony stereocard. [O-103 C and D].

GLC05136.50

[Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated half length]

Black pressure-sensitive adhesive mount. Half length seated portrait of Lincoln. Modern transparent image of stereocard on plastic.

GLC05136.51

[carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family]

Carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family containing eleven photographs (#i-xi) and one engraving (#xii).

i. "Death bed of Lincoln." Photo of engraving showing Andrew Johnson, Charles Sumner, and other political figures gathered...

GLC05136.52

[Photograph of William McKinley]

One photograph of William McKinley dater March 17, 1896. A Bas-relief bust portrait, of McKinley facing right. McKinley's face has been raised and contoured to create a 3-dimensional illusion. It is signed on the lower portion of the frame. There is...

GLC00162.12